In Saturday's non-league contest, the Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) softball team the visiting Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL), by a margin of 5-1.

With the triumph, Newton moves its record to 8-1 on the year. The Eagles travel to Effingham (Effingham, IL) to play the Flaming Hearts in a non-league contest on Monday, April 1. The Flaming Hearts come into the contest with a record of 3-4. Effingham lost 10-7 in their recent league contest against Mt. Zion (Mt. Zion, IL)

In their next game, the Rams play the Teutopolis Wooden Shoes (Teutopolis, IL) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, March 30. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 5-5 season record. The Wooden Shoes come into the contest with a 6-5 record after their 15-0 non-league win over Vandalia (Vandalia, IL).